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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.20, 1,597.52 and 759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.20, 1,597.52 and 759.04 is: 1,047.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.20 : 1,597.52 = 759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.20/1,597.52 = 759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.20x = 1,597.52 × 759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.20x = 1,212,581.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,581.58/1,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.86

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